We all have hopefully been studying the Word of God, it’s now time for a test because This is the day that the Lord has made, so let us rejoice and be glad in it. If you don’t remember anything that you have gotten out of these daily meals remember this; your new life with Jesus is a divine set up. Let that hit your spirit for a while.

Today’s Prayer

Father, we as Your children need to learn to take things one day at a time. Your Word reminds us, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matthew 6:34). We give all our worries and concerns to You, God, the all-knowing, all-powerful, ever-present, Almighty God. Please give us peace, grace, and wisdom for the day. Lord, we also pray for the people in this world who live in war-torn nations, poverty, unhappy homes and abusive situations. Please reach down and show them Your love, that they may know that You are God and that You care about them and will give them rest. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Let’s eat.

Being Aware of God’s Tests

“What have I done? What is my crime? How have I wronged your father, that he is trying to take my life?” – 1 Samuel 20:1

As most of you know by now, I love walking through the Old Testament and getting new Revelation. This is the latest. The cost of being one of God’s anointed can be great. Those whom God has anointed for service and influence in His Kingdom go through a special preparation. I know I keep coming back to David but there is so much to learn from his life its mind blowing. David was anointed to be the next king over Israel. Shortly after this, while still a young boy, he was brought into King Saul’s service to play music in Saul’s court. While there, the opportunity to stand up against Goliath elevated David for his next stage of development as future king. As his popularity grew so did Saul’s jealousy. However, even Saul’s jealousy was God’s instrument for molding and shaping David.

Saul finally decided he could no longer tolerate David’s success and popularity among the people, so he tried to kill David. The confused young shepherd boy spent many years hiding in wilderness caves before he was able to see the hand of God in all of this. No doubt David thought that when Samuel anointed him he would be conveniently raised up to be king with all the accompanying benefits of kingship. Not so, God’s preparation of David involved much persecution, disloyalty, and hardship. These were the lessons necessary to be a godly king. God brought many tests in David’s life, just as He did with Saul. David passed these tests; Saul did not.

When God anoints us, it often is accompanied by some severe tests. These tests are designed to prepare us for the calling God has on our lives. Should we fail these tests God can’t elevate us to the next level. These tests often involve money, relationships, and other issues of the heart.

What if God has chosen you for a specific purpose in His Kingdom?

Are you passing the tests He is bringing about in your life?

These tests are designed to bring about greater obedience. In most instances, it will involve great adversity.

The Bible tells us that the King of kings learned obedience through the things that He suffered (see Heb. 5:8).

If this is the truth, why would it be any different for His children? Be aware of the tests God may be bringing before you in order to prepare you for His service.

Quote of the Day

We must know that as His children, He’s going to allow problems even when we are in the centre of His will. ~Sandy Edmonson~

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